MANILA, Philippines - Speculations are now over! PLDT Group Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP) officially revealed his big announcement today, September 26, 2014 at the Makati Shangri-La.
It's not about selling TV5 or buying GMA, politics, sports or marriage but relates to business. MVP inaugurates today free Mobile Internet services available to all prepaid subs of Smart, TNT and Sun. Users will be allotted 30MB of free data access per day.
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The "initial offering" begins today and will continue until November 30, 2014. The company will then assess whether or not to continue the service for free.
"We’re inaugurating offer to make Mobile Internet services available for free to all prepaid subs of Smart, TNT and Sun," MVP said.
"Our network is ready to handle this program for our 66 million subscribers," the big boss of PLDT Group added.
The program is said to be part of the "Internet For All" campaign of Smart, Talk N Text and Sun.
To avail of the free mobile internet offer, Smart, Talk N Text and Sun Cellular subscribers must have an available airtime balance of at least one peso, or is subscribed to any load bucket or promo. They must register each day, by simply sending “FREE” to the number “9999.” Registration is free. They will receive an SMS confirmation upon successful registration.
On Thursday, MVP has tweeted a teaser of his big reveal: "Mga Kapatid, with my colleagues, I will make a very important announcement this Friday, Sept 26, 11 am, Makati Shang Hotel. See you then."
He clarified on the same day that the announcement is not about politics: "Luchi, I can only tell you what it's not about - it's not about politics."
Various speculations have circulated online as the netizens were curious for MVP's big decision:
It's not about selling TV5 or buying GMA, politics, sports or marriage but relates to business. MVP inaugurates today free Mobile Internet services available to all prepaid subs of Smart, TNT and Sun. Users will be allotted 30MB of free data access per day.
RELATED STORY:
10 Things You Should Know about Smart, TNT and Sun Free Internet Offer
The "initial offering" begins today and will continue until November 30, 2014. The company will then assess whether or not to continue the service for free.
Free internet access for all our prepaid subscribers. Launched just now at Makati Shangri la!
— Manny V. Pangilinan (@iamMVP) September 26, 2014
"We’re inaugurating offer to make Mobile Internet services available for free to all prepaid subs of Smart, TNT and Sun," MVP said.
"Our network is ready to handle this program for our 66 million subscribers," the big boss of PLDT Group added.
The program is said to be part of the "Internet For All" campaign of Smart, Talk N Text and Sun.
To avail of the free mobile internet offer, Smart, Talk N Text and Sun Cellular subscribers must have an available airtime balance of at least one peso, or is subscribed to any load bucket or promo. They must register each day, by simply sending “FREE” to the number “9999.” Registration is free. They will receive an SMS confirmation upon successful registration.
On Thursday, MVP has tweeted a teaser of his big reveal: "Mga Kapatid, with my colleagues, I will make a very important announcement this Friday, Sept 26, 11 am, Makati Shang Hotel. See you then."
He clarified on the same day that the announcement is not about politics: "Luchi, I can only tell you what it's not about - it's not about politics."
Various speculations have circulated online as the netizens were curious for MVP's big decision:
Will it be an announcement of a merger? Hmmm... Can't wait to know what it is. #MVPAnnouncement
— Giancarlo Viterbo (@gianviterbo) September 26, 2014
That Smart is the only Philippine telco who will offer iphone 6? #MVPAnnouncement
— Roche Ladd (@KainisEverdeen) September 26, 2014
What? Kayo na rin strategic minority stockholder ng Google, Twitter, o Facebook? #MVPAnnouncement $TEL
— king del rosario (@kingdelrosario) September 26, 2014
Could the #MVPAnnouncement be about the @TV5manila & @gmanetwork merger? Wait wasnt it The PAL dude who bought partial share ? #ricochismoso
— #Ricochismoso (@ricorobles) September 26, 2014
Bibilhin na rin daw ni Manny V. Pangilinan ang Globe Telecom. Hahaha #MVPAnnouncement
— Clint Dmnc Damasco (@RealMasterDudut) September 26, 2014
There will be free wifi all over the Philippines? #speculation #MVPAnnouncement
— JL Ladrido (@joannaladrido) September 26, 2014
